Flying from Seattle to Wellington International Airport (WLG): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Seattle. Explore your options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) when planning your flight from Seattle to Wellington International Airport (WLG).
Wellington International Airport is located in Wellington. The city is in the UTC+13 timezone and is 20 hours ahead of Seattle.
To ensure you catch your flight from Seattle to WLG, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The journey from central Seattle to SEA takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Seattle to Wellington International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SEA touch down on schedule 81.27% of the time.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
You can reach LKE from the centre of Seattle in approximately 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Seattle to WLG flight:
About Wellington International Airport (WLG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Seattle to Wellington International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near WLG instead:
Grab a Wellington International Airport rental car and discover Wellington and beyond with your own wheels. Mode rentals, Europcar and Big Value are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Seattle to Wellington International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington
Wellington International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Wellington. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
$1,727 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Wellington International Airport. A return flight starts from $2,812. These prices may change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Seattle to WLG if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
April is the quietest month for flights from Seattle to Wellington International Airport (WLG), while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Wellington based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your Seattle to WLG plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. January is the warmest month in Wellington, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Seattle to Wellington International Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Wellington
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Wellington right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Wellington International Airport:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Hobbit's Hideaway and Wellington Botanic Gardens are must-do's during your Wellington adventure.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand waiting to be discovered. About 129 kilometres north-east of Wellington, a trip to Palmerston North will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Willowbank Reserve, New Zealand Rugby Museum and Upper Turitea Green Corridor.
Hastings is another well-known destination in New Zealand and is around 257 kilometres north-east of Wellington. No trip is complete without seeing Cherry blossom forest, Cornwall Park and Hastings City Art Gallery.
